Kellen Cann is a Director in DLA’s Governance, Risk & Controls (GRC) group, bringing more than 20 years of experience helping large, complex organizations strengthen internal controls, manage risk, and execute large-scale transformation initiatives. His background spans internal audit, governance, risk and compliance, and finance, with extensive experience leading complex engagements, assessing risk and control environments, and developing practical solutions that align with business and regulatory requirements.

Prior to joining DLA full time, Kellen worked with the firm as a consultant on a project engagement. His strong technical expertise, leadership, and ability to build trusted client relationships led to his transition into a permanent leadership role. As a Director, Kellen leads client engagements across scope, timelines, resources, and deliverables while maintaining executive-level client relationships. He also oversees engagement quality and financial performance and supports business development initiatives across the firm.

Before joining DLA, Kellen spent six years at Tata Consultancy Services in a governance, risk, and compliance leadership role, where he led internal controls initiatives for a multi-billion-dollar financial institution. His responsibilities included future-state risk and control assessments, control design, and collaboration with operations and IT teams to understand system architecture, functionality, and business requirements and develop controls to mitigate identified risks. He also coordinated with independent auditors, managed project activities, and communicated progress and key developments to stakeholders.

Previously, Kellen spent eight years at Ernst & Young LLP, advancing to Senior Manager within the Advisory Risk practice. He led SOX implementations and compliance programs for multiple multi-billion-dollar public companies, working with executive leadership and audit committees to assess risk, strengthen internal audit and control environments, and address regulatory and compliance requirements. His experience also included control design reviews, control rationalization, gap remediation, and the development and delivery of training programs.

Earlier in his career, Kellen held finance and internal audit roles at Allstate Insurance Company, gaining broad experience across enterprise audit, financial planning and analysis, accounting, and reporting. These roles provided him with a strong foundation in business operations, financial controls, and cross-functional leadership.

Kellen holds a Master of Accounting Science from Northern Illinois University and a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Augustana College, where he graduated cum laude, and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Prior Work Experience

• • Tata Consultancy Services
  • Ernst & Young, LLP
  • Allstate Insurance Company

Education, Certifications & Affiliations

• • M.S., – Northern Illinois University

  • B.S., Accounting & Finance – Augustana College
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Office Contact Information

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